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Canberra Community Chest

The Canberra Racing Club is thrilled to announce the return of the Canberra Community Chest, an innovation race that will see 12 local charities and community groups racing with 12 equine heroes for their share of a $50,000 charity chest.

To be held on Sunday, 24 November, the Canberra Community Chest will be run as a Quality Open Handicap over 1400m and is worth $250,000, with $200,000 prizemoney pool and $50,000 to be shared between the 12 charity and community partners with a meaningful connection to the Canberra region.

The selection of charity and community partners will be made by an independent committee.

The panel will select 10 partners with all remaining eligible partners then going for a people’s choice award to determine the final beneficiary. Pegasus Riding for the Disabled are an automatic entry after their horse was scratched from the 2023 race.

Each of the charity partners will be invited to a Black-Tie event prior the Canberra Community Chest where a representative will draw the equine hero racing for their charity.

DateItem
Monday, 19 AugustApplications for Canberra Community Chest opens
Tuesday, 3 SeptemberApplications for Canberra Community Chest close
Tuesday, 10 September10 Charity Partners are announced & public vote for remaining eligible applicants opens
Friday, 8 NovemberPublic vote for remaining eligible applicants closes 
Thursday, 21  NovemberCanberra Community Chest Black Tie – partners randomly select their horse
Sunday, 24 November Canberra Community Chest 

The first 11 partners for the 2024 Canberra Community Chest are: 

Bosom Buddies ACT Inc

Canberra Blind Society Inc.

Cystic Fibrosis ACT Association

Equine Pathways Australia Limited

Horse Aid Ltd

Lions Youth Haven

Pegasus Riding for the Disabled ACT

Project Independence Ltd

Respite Care for Queanbeyan Incorporated

Rise Above - Capital Region Cancer Relief

Win the Day Charity

Community Chest Voting Form

The community will decide the 12th and final Canberra Community Chest partner, who alongside an equine hero, will race for a share of the $50,000 community chest. Please vote for the organisation that you think is most deserving of this final slot. One vote per person.